User manual CREATIVE WIRELESS RECEIVER

Wireless Receiver User's Guide Congratulations! Your Creative Wireless Receiver complements Creative transmitters like Cambridge Soundworks MovieWorksTM HD, Creative Sound Blaster® X-FiTM Notebook, Xdock® Wireless and Xmod® Wireless. Together, your receiver and transmitter enable you to enjoy the X-Fi difference, wherever you are in your home, wirelessly. Read on to learn how to get started with your new Creative Wireless Receiver! Contents About Your Receiver .....................................................................2 About Your Remote Control ..........................................................3 Setting Up Your Receiver ..............................................................4 Setting Up Two or More Receivers .............................................10 About Broadcasting and Zone Control ........................................11 Manual Pairing ............................................................................12 Using Your Receiver ....................................................................16 Using Your Wireless Features ....................................................18 Troubleshooting Wireless Features ...........................................21 FAQs ............................................................................................25 General Specifications ................................................................27 Safety Information .......................................................................28 Regulatory Information ...............................................................31 NOTE The term "receiver" used throughout this User's Guide refers to the Creative Wireless Receiver. "Transmitter" refers to any of the Creative transmitters mentioned above. About Your Receiver 2 About Your Receiver 1 1 2 Power/Standby and Play/Pause button Press to turn on. Press and hold to enable Standby mode. 2 3 Next/Fast forward button Press and hold to Fast forward. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Previous/Rewind button Press and hold to Rewind. Infrared receiver Power LED See "Understanding the Power LED" on page 17. 4 5 Line Out jack RCA Audio Line Out jacks Mode switch Set to "AUTO" by default. Link LED/Connect button See "Understanding the Link LED" on page 17. 10 5V DC In jack 10 to 2 1 au K/ LIN ECT N CON C 5V D 9 NE LIUT O 8 6 7 About Your Remote Control 3 About Your Remote Control Your remote control has an operating distance of up to three meters (approximately 9.8 feet). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Power/Standby Mute on/off Volume iPod® Back/Menu* Next/Fast forward Press and hold to Fast forward. 3 4 13 1 12 2 11 10 9 8 5 Menu Navigation buttons Press OK to execute the selected menu option. Previous/Rewind Press and hold to Rewind. 7 6 Play/Pause iPod Display* Shuffle Repeat X-Fi Crystalizer® on/off^ X-Fi CMSS®-3D on/off^ * For use with transmitters that support iPod players. ^ Pressing the X-Fi buttons on the receiver's remote control effectively controls the X-Fi enhancements of the transmitter, and this in turn affects the output of all paired receivers. Setting Up Your Receiver 4 Setting Up Your Receiver Step 1: Position your receiver Place your receiver near a power outlet, and up to 30 meters (approximately 98 feet) away from your transmitter. You may place the units in different rooms but avoid placing them near large metal surfaces and objects, or objects emitting radio frequencies, for example, a radio or cordless phone. NOTE Signal quality between the transmitter and receiver may be affected by any object or structure (for example, multiple walls) that is between the units. Experiment with different positions if necessary. Step 2: Insert batteries into your remote control 2x AAA AAA IMPORTANT The cover of your remote control can only be opened halfway. Do not try to detach the cover when inserting the batteries. NOTE To remove the batteries when they are depleted, use the same method as shown above to open the cover. Connect your receiver 5 Step 3: Connect your receiver 1b 2 OR 1c 1a LINE OUT 1 AUTO 2 LINK/ CONNECT 5v DC 1a 1b 1c 2 3a 3b Powered stereo or 2.1 speakers Stereo to RCA cable Stereo cable Mode switch (see Note below) Power adapter Power outlet 3a 3b NOTE The receiver's Mode switch is set to "AUTO" by default and this should work in most cases. However, if you do encounter difficulties pairing your transmitter and receiver after doing the steps in the following pages, you can set your switch according to the transmitter you are using: Mode 1 : For Xdock Wireless or Xmod Wireless Mode 2 : For MovieWorks HD or Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook Turn on your transmitter 6 Step 4: Turn on your transmitter yD Cr S-3 S CM R WE PO MENU er liz ta ys D Cr -3 SS CM R WE PO T EC NN CO R WE PO MovieWorks HD OR U MEN Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook Xdock Wireless Xmod Wireless NOTE · Your transmitter may vary in appearance from the models shown here. · For Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook, the device's wireless features are disabled by default. You must enable it in Entertainment Mode and ensure that the device's Connect LED lights up green. See "Enabling Wireless Music Control" on the next page. CONNECT POWER Turn on your transmitter 7 Enabling Wireless Music Control The following steps are applicable only if you are using Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook as your transmitter. T EC NN CO R WE PO Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook 2 1 CONNECT POWER 3 1 Launch Entertainment Mode. To do this, click Start -> Programs -> Creative -> Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook -> Creative Console Launcher. 2 Click the Wireless Music Control button. 3 Select the Enable Wireless Music Control check box. The device's Connect LED lights up green. Turn on your receiver 8 Step 5: Turn on your receiver Your transmitter and receiver pair (connect wirelessly) automatically when turned on. The Link LED, at the back of the receiver, flashes and then lights up green when pairing is successful. to 2 1 au K/ LIN ECT N CON C 5V D to 2 1 au K/ LIN ECT N CON C 5V D NOTE If your transmitter and receiver do not pair, simply reset them. On one unit at a time, press and hold the Connect button for five seconds. You can set the Mode switch (see "Connect your receiver" on page 5) and then try pairing again. For more troubleshooting information, see "Troubleshooting Wireless Features" on page 21. Play and stream music from transmitter 9 Step 6: Play and stream music from transmitter Play music on your transmitter and broadcast music to your receiver. MENU OR MENU er iz tal ys Cr -3D SS CM R WE PO CONNECT POWER BASS TREBLE VOLUME OFF MAX AUX IN Setting Up Two or More Receivers 10 Setting Up Two or More Receivers Repeat Steps 1 to 2 in "Setting Up Your Receiver" on page 4. In Step 4, turn on all your receivers. Your receivers pair automatically with your transmitter, and you can start playing music on all your receivers. To deactivate your receiver(s) Press the Broadcast button on your transmitter remote control. MovieWorks HD Xdock / Xmod Wireless Your receiver is deactivated and stops streaming music. If you have more than one receiver, all of them will be deactivated. NOTE For Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook, click the Enable Wireless Music Control check box in Entertainment Mode to activate or deactivate your receiver. About Broadcasting and Zone Control 11 About Broadcasting and Zone Control These wireless features enable you to control your receivers remotely from your transmitter, using the Broadcast and Zone control buttons found on your transmitter remote control or the Entertainment Mode console. Broadcasting can be used on any number of paired receivers. This feature enables you to activate or deactivate all paired receivers simultaneously. Zone control is limited to the first four manually paired receivers. This feature enables you to activate or deactivate each paired receiver individually. To use Broadcasting, pair your transmitter and receiver automatically (see "Setting Up Your Receiver" on page 4 and "Setting Up Two or More Receivers" on page 10) or manually (see "Manual Pairing" on page 12). To use Zone control, you must pair the receivers manually. For more information on using the broadcasting and zone control features, see "Using Your Wireless Features" on page 18. Manual Pairing 12 Manual Pairing This section shows you how to pair your transmitter manually with two to four receivers. If you wish to use Zone control, you must pair your units manually. Only the first four manually paired receivers will be assigned to a wireless zone. Each manually paired receiver will be assigned to the next available zone. Each receiver or zone is controlled by the corresponding Zone control button on your transmitter remote control. TIPS You may pair your receiver manually before positioning it. Press the Connect button on your transmitter 13 Step 1: Press the Connect button on your transmitter With your transmitter and receivers turned on, press and release the Connect button on your transmitter. The transmitter's Link/Connect LED flashes. MENU er iz tal ys Cr -3D SS CM R WE PO / LINK T EC CONN / LINK T EC CONN 5V DC 5V DC MovieWorks HD WER PO CONNECT POWER Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook MENU Xdock Wireless Xmod Wireless T EC NN CO T EC NN CO WER PO Press the Connect button on your first receiver 14 Step 2: Press the Connect button on your first receiver This must be done within three minutes after pressing the Connect button on the transmitter (Step 1). Once the transmitter and receiver are paired successfully, the Link/Connect LED on both units light up green and remain on. The first receiver to be paired will be assigned to Zone 1. to 2 1 au K/ LIN ECT N CON C 5V D to 2 1 au K/ LIN ECT N CON C 5V D IMPORTANT DO NOT press the Connect button repeatedly on your transmitter or receiver before a pairing process is complete or else you may not be able to perform the correct zone assignment for your receivers. NOTE · For more information about the Link LED, see "Understanding the Link LED" on page 17. · For troubleshooting information, see "Troubleshooting Wireless Features" on page 21. Press the Connect button on your transmitter again 15 Step 3: Press the Connect button on your transmitter again The transmitter's Link/Connect LED flashes. Refer to the diagram in Step 1. Step 4: Press the Connect button on your second receiver Refer to the diagram in Step 2. Once the transmitter and receiver are paired successfully, the Link/Connect LED on both units light up green and remain on. Repeat the steps to pair your third and fourth receivers (if applicable) manually. Step 5: Test your receivers 1 Play music from your transmitter. 2 Press the Zone number buttons (1 to 4) assigned to the receivers you want to activate or deactivate. For more information on how to use your Broadcast, Wireless Zone and Zone buttons, see "Using Your Wireless Features" on page 18. NOTE For Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook, perform these functions using Entertainment Mode. Using Your Receiver 16 Using Your Receiver Turning on your receiver or enabling Standby mode Press the Power/Standby button on your remote control to turn on the receiver, or enable Standby mode. NOTE You can also use the Play/Pause button "About Your Receiver" on page 2. on your receiver. See Returning to factory default settings Return to the factory default settings if you want to · revert to the original volume setting, · reset your zone numbering sequence, or · "unpair" a receiver. Press and hold the Previous/Rewind and Next/Fast forward buttons on your receiver together for five seconds. The Power LED goes off for two seconds before lighting up again. NOTE The receiver pairs with your transmitter automatically if both return to factory default settings. Using Your Receiver 17 Understanding the Power LED LED White Stable Continuous slow flashing Red Stable Quick flashing (twice) Continuous slow flashing Behavior Status Turned on and ready for use Not detecting any signal or signal is weak In Standby mode Receiving remote control signals Muted Understanding the Link LED LED Green Stable Flashing Quick flashing (twice) -> Not lit -> Stable Not lit ­ Behavior Status Paired (Turned on / In Standby mode) Pairing in progress Wireless reset Connection lost Using Your Wireless Features 18 Using Your Wireless Features Use your transmitter remote control, not your receiver remote control, to control the wireless features on your transmitter. To activate all receivers To activate or deactivate all your receivers at the same time: For MovieWorks HD, Xdock Wireless or Xmod Wireless Press the Broadcast button. For Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook Click the Enable Wireless Control check box in Entertainment Mode. R R R T T R Transmitter Receiver R MENU er iz tal ys Cr -3D SS CM R WE PO OR MovieWorks HD Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook Using Your Wireless Features 19 To activate selected receivers For MovieWorks HD, Xdock Wireless or Xmod Wireless Press the Zone number buttons (1 to 4) assigned to the receivers you want to activate or deactivate. For Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook Click the Zone button, and then click the Zone number buttons (1 to 4) assigned to the receivers you want to activate or deactivate. R1 R4 R2 T R3 T R Transmitter Receiver MENU er iz tal ys Cr -3D SS CM R WE PO OR MovieWorks HD Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook Using Your Wireless Features 20 To activate saved receivers only Below is an example of how you can save your favorite combination of receivers (for example, receivers 1 and 3) and activate them later using the Zone button. For MovieWorks HD, Xdock Wireless or Xmod Wireless 1 Ensure that only receivers 1 and 3 are activated (turned on). If you have four manually paired receivers that are all activated, deactivate receivers 2 and 4 by pressing the Zone 2 and 4 buttons. 2 Press the Zone button. Your transmitter will save this combination (zones 1 and 3). Receivers 1 and 3 will then be on Standby mode. NOTE Your transmitter can only save and reactivate one combination of receivers. It remembers the last combination of activated receivers just before the Zone button is pressed. 3 Press the Zone button. Only receivers 1 and 3 will be activated. 4 To deactivate receivers 1 and 3, press the Zone button again. For Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook 1 Ensure that only receivers 1 and 3 are activated (turned on). Zone buttons 1 and 3 should be highlighted in Entertainment Mode. If you have four manually paired receivers that are all activated, deactivate receivers 2 and 4 by clicking the Zone 2 and 4 buttons. 2 Click the Enable Wireless Music Control check box to deselect it. Receivers 1 and 3 will then be on Standby mode. 3 Click the Enable Wireless Music Control check box again to select it. Only receivers 1 and 3 will be activated. Troubleshooting Wireless Features 21 Troubleshooting Wireless Features It is unlikely you will experience any problem if the receiver is used in normal circumstances. Here are some tips if you do encounter these problems. There is no sound from my receiver. Try the following: · Make sure your transmitter and receiver are connected to the power outlets and turned on. · Make sure the Link/Connect LEDs are green, and your units are paired. See "Understanding the Link LED" on page 17. · Reset the wireless connection. Press and hold the receiver's Connect button for five seconds. See also "Why can't I hear any sound from my speakers?" on page 25. The Link LEDs do not light up. This indicates that the signal from the transmitter is weak or the receiver has lost its connection with the transmitter. Try the following: · Move your transmitter and receiver closer to each other. · Reposition your transmitter or receiver so that there are fewer objects (for example, multiple walls or large metal structures) between them. · Make sure your transmitter and receiver are not placed on metal surfaces. · Reset the wireless connection. Press and hold the receiver's Connect button for five seconds. Troubleshooting Wireless Features 22 · Disconnect the transmitter and receiver from the power source. Then reconnect them again and reset the wireless connection. · Set your receiver's Mode switch according to the transmitter you are using. Mode 1 : For Xdock Wireless or Xmod Wireless Mode 2 : For MovieWorks HD or Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook The wireless connection does not seem to work. I cannot hear music playing from my receiver. Try the following: · First turn on other wireless products in the vicinity. For example, turn on your wireless router first, before turning on your transmitter. · For Xdock Wireless and Xmod Wireless only: Disconnect the transmitter from the power source, and then reconnect it back in. Your transmitter will take a few seconds to perform its built in "sniffer" function to detect and automatically select the best wireless channel to use before resuming normal operation. Troubleshooting Wireless Features 23 My receiver seems to be picking up extra noise, or there are intermittent pauses. The placement of your receiver as well as the signals from other wireless routers or Bluetooth equipment may affect the quality of the transmission. Try the following: · Move your transmitter and receiver closer to each other. For best performance, place your transmitter and receiver on the same floor. · Place your transmitter or receiver away from other devices that transmit wireless signals. The receiver may also pick up noise from nearby power supply equipment. · Reposition your transmitter or receiver so that there are fewer objects (for example, multiple walls or large metal structures) between them. I have two Creative transmitters. My receiver is receiving the incorrect transmission. Your receiver may be alternating transmissions between the transmitters. Try the following: · Manually pair your receivers. See "Manual Pairing" on page 12. · Set your receiver's Mode switch according to the transmitter you are using. Mode 1 : For Xdock Wireless or Xmod Wireless Mode 2 : For MovieWorks HD or Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook Troubleshooting Wireless Features 24 (For Sound Blaster X-Fi Notebook only) My receiver seems to be picking up extra noise or there are intermittent pauses. If the tips listed on page 23 above do not work, try the following: · Set your wireless LAN router's channel to Auto, 1 or 11. To do this, refer to your router's user documentation. · Refrain from doing large file transfers via the wireless internet or Bluetooth connection while you are streaming music. Alternatively, stop streaming music during intensive file transfers. When I switch my recording source from Mic In to Line In in Entertainment Mode, the wireless connection is lost. When the recording source is changed to Mic In, wireless music control is automatically disabled so that input from the microphone (for example, a private internet voice conversation) will not be unintentionally streamed to all paired receivers. After changing the recording source back to Line In, you must enable the wireless features again in Entertainment Mode. FAQs 25 FAQs This section covers questions you might have while using your product. For further assistance, consult our self-help tool "Knowledge Base". Go to www.creative.com, select your region and country, and then select Support. Why is my remote control not responding? Your remote control's batteries may have depleted. Replace the batteries. Why can't I hear any sound from my speakers? Check that · your speaker system's power is turned on. · your receiver is powered from the power adapter. · the volume is not muted. Press the Mute button on your remote control. · you have connected speakers to your receiver. Why can't I hear much difference in sound after enabling X-Fi Crystalizer? X-Fi Crystalizer works most dramatically on sound with many high and low frequencies. Some types of music have mostly mid-range frequencies, so the change may not be as apparent. Why do I hear stereo music only from my receiver? Your receiver plays only stereo music. For multichannel surround sound, use the Optical Out jack on your transmitter, if it has one. FAQs 26 What is the best position for stereo speakers when X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual is enabled? Good speaker placement can enhance your listening experience, while careless placement can make good audio systems sound bad. Below is our recommendation for stereo speakers. L R 30° 30° How do I change the wireless zone number of my receivers? Do the following: Return the transmitter to factory default settings. See "Returning to factory default settings" on page 16. ii. Manually pair the receivers. Follow the steps in "Manual Pairing" on page 12. i. General Specifications 27 General Specifications Connectivity · Audio Line Out - 3.5 mm (1/8") Stereo jack · RCA Audio Line Out jacks X-Fi Technology (enhanced by transmitter) · X-Fi Crystalizer · X-Fi CMSS-3D Virtual Power Adapter · Supply Voltage: 5V +/- 5% · Current: 1 A · Power: 5 W Radio Frequency (RF) · Operating RF range: 2400 - 2483.5 MHz · Number of RF channels: 3 · RF transmitter power output: 16 dBm (typical) NOTE You cannot tune the RF channels. Safety Information 28 Safety Information Refer to the following information to use your product safely, and to reduce the chance of electric shock, short-circuiting, damage, fire, hearing impairment or other hazards. Improper handling may void the warranty for your product. For more information, read the warranty available with your product. · Do not dismantle or attempt to repair your product. Refer all servicing to authorized repair agents. · Do not expose your product to temperatures outside the range of 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). · Do not pierce, crush or set fire to your product. · Keep your product away from strong magnetic objects. · Do not subject your product to excessive force or impact. · Do not expose your product to water or moisture. If your product is moisture-resistant, take care not to immerse your product in water or expose it to rain. Earphones · When a conductive apparatus, such as earphones, is used in close proximity with a CRT television or CRT monitor, the latter may emit an electrostatic discharge. The electrostatic discharge can be felt as a static shock. While this static shock is usually harmless, it is good practice to avoid close contact with CRT devices when using earphones. · Do not listen to audio on your earbuds or headphones at high volume for prolonged periods of time as hearing loss may result. For users in the United States, go to www.hei.org for more information. · Do not listen to your audio device at high volume when driving, cycling or crossing the road, especially in heavy traffic, or in any other traffic condition where such use will hinder safe travel on the roads. We recommend that consumers be extremely cautious when using this device on the road. Embedded Battery · Do not attempt to remove the embedded battery. The product must be disposed of according to local environmental regulations. To replace the battery, return your product to your regional support office. For product service information, go to www.creative.com. Safety Information 29 Removable Battery · The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact local agencies for recycling and disposal information. · Do not allow metal objects to touch the terminals of your battery. · If there is leakage, an offensive odor, discoloration or deformation during charging or use, remove the battery and do not use it again. Clean your hands well before touching food or sensitive areas, for example, your eyes. Bluetooth Product · Do not turn on or use your product in an airplane. Safety Information 30 WEEE DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC The use of the WEEE Symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help protect the environment. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local authority, your household waste disposal service provider or the shop where you purchased the product. BATTERIES DIRECTIVE 2006/66/EC For Removable Battery This product may contain one or more of the following removable batteries: Li-ion/polymer, button/coin cells, cylindrical cells. In this case, the following applies: The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that the battery in this product should not be treated as unsorted municipal waste upon reaching its end of life. Instead it should be taken to separate collection and recycling schemes. Batteries containing heavy metal content will have a two-letter symbol for the chemical under the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. 'Cd' stands for cadmium, 'Pb' for lead, and 'Hg' for mercury. You can help the environment and avoid public health hazards by recycling the battery at an authorized recycling facility or the place of purchase. To find the nearest authorized recycle centre contact your local authority. Instructions for removing the battery can be found in the product user manual. The instructions should be followed carefully before attempting to remove the battery. For Integrated Battery This product may contain a Lithium ion/polymer battery that should only be removed by an authorized recycling centre. By recycling this product at your local authorized recycling centre or the place of purchase, the battery will be removed and recycled separately. Regulatory Information 31 Regulatory Information European Compliance This product conforms to the following: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC. Mains operated products for the European market comply with Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. Communication / RF wireless products for the European market comply with R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. CAUTION: To comply with the Europe CE requirement, this device must be installed with CE certified computer equipment which meet with Class B limits. All cables used to connect this device must be shielded, grounded and no longer than 3m in length. Operation with non-certified computers or incorrect cables may result in interference to other devices or undesired effects to the product. MODIFICATION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Creative Technology Limited or one of its affiliated companies could void the user's warranty and guarantee rights. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose without the writtn permission of Creative Technology Ltd. Copyright © 2008 Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. The Creative logo, Sound Blaster, MovieWorks, Xmod, Xdock, X-Fi, CMSS, and Crystalizer are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. iPod is a registered is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Version 1.0 September 2008